![]() ![]() ![]() The “Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace through Separation” was not drafted in the light. We testify to the holy boldness of openly and explicitly centering the experiences of marginalized and oppressed people and our claim to a more just and livable future. ![]() We recognize the hard work of many of the Protocol’s authors, who struggled hard to make a positive difference, and we offer faith-full public critique and constructive recommendations. As siblings in Christ, we strive to embody the Gospel values of holiness, grace, and freedom - and sadly, this Protocol lacks integrity to these values. Such witness is part of the holy work of discernment and “testing the spirits” (1 John 4:1). We offer this response to the “Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation” because we believe in the importance of mutual accountability. “ Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of God has risen upon you. ![]() On the “Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation”Ī public response from UM-Forward - a collective of United Methodist laity, clergy, and scholars who envision liberation, which is a posture toward the future, grounded in past struggle and present resilience that proclaims: we are loved into freedom. ![]()
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